We know, we disappeared. Here is the closure for Season 5 and where you can find us this fall. To keep up with all things LVC find us on social media at LaVieCosplay. https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplay https://linktr.ee/podcastscs for additional listening platforms

Exciting news! We are the heads of the cosplay department at Anime Aki-con in Peoria IL. Listen in for all the info and find out how to apply to be a guest or a judge. Applications for the performance contest, craftsmanship contest, and the idol festival coming later this summer. GUEST & JUDGING FORM Email: cosplay@anime-akicon.com https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplay https://linktr.ee/podcasts...

Join LVC for a discussion on why you don't see a lot of performances at cosplay contests. We'll give our opinions on what cons could do to attract performers, the plight of the semi-pro in a convention space, and repeat use of performances. Some swearing may be present in this episode Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cos...

Join La Vie Cosplay for an AITA parent edition. Tales including the social media police, a ruined costume, and a payday loan. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or DM us at podcastscs. If you like wha...

Join La Vie Cosplay as they discuss the C2E2 Talent Show. They will discuss what you can expect from this event, some suggestions for updates for next year, and what you might want to consider if you decide to enter in the future. Also discussed in this episode is the disparity in cosplay programming, The Crown Championships, and the death ramp. https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosplay https://linktr.ee/podcastscs...

Join Elle with special guests from Colossalcon Cat and Haley for the ins and outs of the new craftsmanship contest circuit happening at a Colossalcon near you. The Preliminaries: Colossalcon Prime Sandusky OH https://colossalconprime.com/contact-us/ Colossalcon Texas Round Rock TX https://colossalcontexas.com/contact/ Colossalcon East Poconos Mt PA cosplay@colossalconeast.com Colossalcon North Wisconsin Dells WI https://colossalconnorth.com/contact-us/ https://www.instagram....

Due to scheduling, we are revisiting a popular episode. Join Paisley and Glue at the DePaul University booth at C2E2 April 11-13 2025 at McCormick Place Chicago IL for crafting demos throughout the weekend. Crafting can be a pain in the neck; literally. Join LVC with special guest Paisley and Glue for helpful tips for pain free crafting. We’ll discuss why repetitive tasks cause injury, prevention options, and items you may want around for when that pain ine...

Join LVC on a discussion about the closing of Joann Fabrics. They will discuss alternative brick and mortar solutions, unique findings, and old school traditions. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.com or...

Join LVC in a discussion about extrinsic and intrinsic values related to cosplay and how this is changing for them in the current times. What motivates you to cosplay? Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gmail.c...

Join and Elle and Ash on a journey through the evolution of cosplay competitions since the pandemic. They will dive deep into how the expectations have changed since 2020. They will discuss the good, and also confusing, aspects of this expensive evolution in cosplay. Included is input from the community on how the changes are impacting "Old Masters" as well as new competitors. Ultimately they will examine the question: Is it time for La Vie Cosplay to retire from competitive cosplay? Special ...

Join LVC as we celebrate our 100th episode. We will give you some very important updates on the future of LVC as well answer some NGL questions. We will also present to you two contest related hot takes that often have caused a stir in the community. Want to share your opinion? Find the Instagram post or join us on youtube. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecospl...

Join LVC for our first AITA episode where we will discuss cosplaying in inappropriate places. We will chat about cosplay at the airport, the grocery store, and a funeral. What to be part of the discussion and cast your vote for if they are or are not the a**hole? Join the conversation on instagram or youtube! https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay https://www.youtube.com/@laviecosplay Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay....

Join LVC for a trip down memory lane as we take a look at our top 10 episodes from the last 5 seasons of podcasting. 10: Ep 57 – R-E-S-P-E-C-T 09: Ep 70- No F's Given 08: Ep 74 - Post Con Depression 07: Ep 43- Crushing Con-Crunch 06: Ep 49 - Born To Make History with Laughing Rat Cosplay 05: Ep 60 - Pain Free Crafting with Paisley & Glue 04: Where The Points Don't Matter with Ginoza Costuming 03: Ep 4 – Our Name is LVC and We're Competitive Cosplayers 02: Sandbagging Part 1 & 2...

Join us for our holiday episode for 2024 featuring some products recommended by listeners as well as 3 listener stories. We'll discuss winter calamities, con-crunching at Christmas, and surprisingly useful gifts. Cosplayers mentioned in this episode: DCW Builds Dewfeathers Starry Knight Cosplay Hoshi.rosethorn Cosplay The Shop Company Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website i...

Join LVC for all the chaos that was Colossalcon North 2024. We will discuss our neurodiversity programming, the return of Cosnanigans Variety Show, the final round of the current format of Sh*t Cosplayer Say, and our return to burlesque shows. You will also learn about how we cosplayed as the Colossalcon hosts all weekend, thoroughly breaking them in our performance at the In Character Contest. And as always. Steeeve. The word Sh*t is said numerous times in this episode. Listener discretion...

A little bonus episode as we prepare for life stuff and Colossalcon North this is the recording of Crushing Con Crunch from Kitsunekon 2024 with special guest Laughing Rat. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with us? Email us at podcastscs@gm...

Join Elle with special guest Laughing Rat Cosplay as we discuss the Kitsunekon masquerade. We'll tell you all about their set up, the delightful contestants, how Green Bay is a food dessert, and cheese. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? Absurd cosplay question? Or just something in general to share with ...

Join Elle and Ash for a discussion of the poor behavior that has been seen by attendees and competitors in terms of cosplay contests. We'll discuss why some people feel they know more despite their lack of knowledge, why people jump to social media to complain, and constructive ways to make change in a contest (if you feel change needs to occur). Anonymous form for additional questions, comments, and opinions: FORM LINK Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, ...

Join Elle and Ash for their first out of the midwest guesting experience. We'll tell you all about the awesomeness that is Colossalcon East including wholesome idol hosting, an unhinged in character contest, an intense cosplay contest, a village of gays, and Steeeeeve. Produced by LVC Productions. You can find us on facebook, instragram, twitter, and vero at La Vie Cosplay. Our podcast instagram is podcastscs. Our website is laviecosplay.com. Have a fun, crazy con or cosplay related story? A...

Cosnanigans Variety Hour is back at Colossalcon North in Wisconsin Dells WI at the Kalahari Nov 22-24 2024. Looking for acts in drag, magic, music, singing, acting, dancing, martial arts, flow, improv, and more. Compensation and other information is in the link below: AUDITION FORM Anime Aki Con takes place in East Peoria IL on Saturday Oct 19th. Facebook Link Instagram Link https://www.instagram.com/podcastscs/ https://www.instagram.com/laviecosplay/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laviecosp...